Dates

    9–19 Oct 2026

    City / country

    Montpellier, France

    Venue

    Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

    Time

    10:00 to 19:00 daily, with extended hours on specific nights

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The Montpellier International Fair will take place from October 9 to 19, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Montpellier.

    This event showcases a variety of themes and pavilions, providing a platform for exhibitors to connect with a diverse audience.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates: October 9-19, 2026
    2. 2Location: Parc des Expositions de Montpellier
    3. 3Over 500 exhibitors expected
    4. 4More than 50 animations planned
    5. 5112,000 visitors attended in 2025

    Why visit

    Visitors can explore a wide range of products and services, enjoy numerous animations, and engage with exhibitors from diverse industries.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors can enhance their visibility, connect with potential clients, and showcase their latest products and services to a large audience, benefiting from the fair's established reputation. The Montpellier International Fair serves as a vital commercial showcase for local and international businesses, fostering connections and opportunities for growth in various sectors.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Families looking for entertainment and shopping options
    Local businesses seeking networking opportunities
    Consumers interested in discovering new products
    Tourists exploring regional offerings
    Food enthusiasts eager to taste local cuisine
    Artisans showcasing handmade goods

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Local artisans and craftspeople
    Food and beverage producers
    Home and garden suppliers
    Fashion and beauty brands
    Technology and innovation companies
    Tourism and travel agencies

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Gastronomy and local delicacies
    Home decor and furnishings
    Fashion and accessories
    Gardening and outdoor living products
    Cultural and tourism experiences
    Health and wellness products

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

    Route de La Foire, 34470 Pérols, France

    Facilities

    Parking

    Free parking available at both entrances.

    Food options

    Terrasse Gourmande

    On-site dining

    Parking: Free parking available at both entrances.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    10:00 to19:00 daily, with extended hours on specific nights

    • Normal

      Free entry for children under 16.

      €8.00

    • Reduced

      Available for students and job seekers.

      €6.00
    Register

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    This edition

    2026

    Visitors: 112,000

    Exhibitors: 500

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The Montpellier International Fair will take place from October 9 to 19, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Montpellier. This event showcases a variety of themes and pavilions, providing a platform for exhibitors to connect with a diverse audience. The Montpellier International Fair serves as a vital commercial showcase for local and international businesses, fostering connections and opportunities for growth in various sectors. Montpellier International Fair, October 9-19, 2026, Montpellier, France.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Families looking for entertainment and shopping options, Local businesses seeking networking opportunities, Consumers interested in discovering new products, Tourists exploring regional offerings. Dates: October 9-19, 2026. Location: Parc des Expositions de Montpellier. Over 500 exhibitors expected. More than 50 animations planned. Montpellier International Fair attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors can enhance their visibility, connect with potential clients, and showcase their latest products and services to a large audience, benefiting from the fair's established reputation. The Montpellier International Fair serves as a vital commercial showcase for local and international businesses, fostering connections and opportunities for growth in various sectors. Exhibitor categories include Local artisans and craftspeople, Food and beverage producers, Home and garden suppliers, Fashion and beauty.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Montpellier, Hérault — Occitanie, southern France (western Mediterranean coast, ~10 km from the sea at Pérols)

    Why it matters

    The Foire Internationale de Montpellier is the flagship consumer fair of the Occitanie region: around ten days in October at the Parc des Expositions de Montpellier (Pérols), mixing trade-style exhibits — habitat and home, gastronomy and terroir, shopping, services — with large public footfall, tastings and evening entertainment. For suppliers and distributors it is the region's main autumn showcase and a practical test market immediately before the year-end retail season; for buyers it concentrates Occitanie producers, artisans and home-improvement brands in one location.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    French regional and national consumer-fair circuit

    Plan 3–6 months ahead for stand space and 4–8 weeks ahead for travel; the circuit clusters in February–May and September–October, so regional hotels tighten during those windows.

    Montpellier sits in a dense French circuit of large general and consumer fairs. National events in Paris set benchmarks for scale, while regional fairs in Lyon, Marseille and Bordeaux are the closest peers for exhibitor budgets and autumn/spring timing.

    February–March

    Salon International de l'Agriculture (Paris)

    April–May

    Foire de ParisFoire Internationale de LyonFoire Internationale de Bordeaux

    September–October

    Foire Internationale de MarseilleFoire Internationale de Montpellier

    Compiled from listing context and general knowledge of the French trade-fair circuit; confirm each event's dates and venue on its official website before planning.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    VGO

    Vigo Airport

    Nearest airport option for the Galicia region, reached by road from Vigo.

    to venue

    about 65 minutes by private taxi transfer

    by car

    OPO

    Porto Airport

    International gateway with onward train connections via Campanha and Redondela de Galicia.

    to venue

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Pérols / Montpellier airport zone, 5–10 min from the venue

    USD 70–110 / night

    source
    Mid-range
    Montpellier centre (Comédie/Antigone) or the airport–Pérols zone, ~15–25 min by tram or car

    USD 110–180 / night

    source
    Premium
    Montpellier historic centre (Comédie / Antigone), 20–30 min to the venue

    USD 180–380 / night

    source

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forMontpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forVigo Airport (VGO) to Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forSantiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forPorto Airport (OPO) to Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser
    Official visa page

    Weather

    October in Montpellier is mild and pleasant, with typical daytime highs around 20–23 °C and overnight lows of 12–14 °C. It is one of the wetter months on the Mediterranean coast (roughly 80–100 mm of rain spread over about 7–8 days), and short, intense 'épisode méditerranéen' downpours are possible — pack a compact umbrella and a light waterproof layer alongside warm layers for cool evenings.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    EU roaming may apply for EU SIMs; local prepaid SIM and eSIM options are widely available — confirm venue Wi‑Fi with the organiser.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Greetings and language

    Say 'bonjour' (and 'au revoir' on leaving) before any request in shops or at stands; a handshake is standard in business settings. French is the working language of the fair — English is widely understood in Montpellier, but French-language materials and a few phrases make a visible difference.

    Tipping and meal times

    Service is included by law in French restaurants; rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% for good service is appreciated but optional. Lunch is served roughly 12:00–14:00 and dinner from 19:30 — on-site restaurants are busiest between 12:30 and 13:30 during the fair.

    Dress and payments

    Smart-casual business dress works for exhibitor meetings and stand visits; comfortable shoes are essential across the large Parc des Expositions halls. Contactless cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carrying some euro cash is useful for small producers, markets and taxi fares.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: MPL

    Book flights to MPL (Pérols) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.

    Visa

    France is in the Schengen area. EU/EEA nationals and many other nationalities (e.g. UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea) may enter for short business visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa, applied for via the France-Visas portal and a French consulate/VFS centre: government fee EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children 6–11, free under 6), typically processed in about 15 calendar days — allow 6+ weeks in peak season. Carry a passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure, proof of accommodation, return travel and an invitation letter or exhibitor badge confirmation where relevant. Visa-exempt travellers should check ETIAS status before booking once the scheme is operational.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa covers tourism and business travel across the Schengen area; official government fee applies for adults. National (Type D) visa required for longer or work-related stays.

    Official

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): Nearest airport to Parc des Expositions de Montpellier.; Vigo Airport (VGO): about 65 minutes by private taxi transfer; Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): about 75 minutes; Porto Airport (OPO): International gateway with onward train connections via Campanha and Redondela de Galicia.. Allow road or rail time to Parc des Expositions de Montpellier; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Parc des Expositions de Montpellier: Pérols / Montpellier airport zone, 5–10 min from the venue: Ibis Budget Montpellier Aéroport, Ibis Budget Montpellier Centre Comédie; Montpellier centre (Comédie/Antigone) or the airport–Pérols zone, ~15–25 min by tram or car: Ibis Montpellier Centre Comédie, Ibis Montpellier Aéroport, Courtyard by Marriott Montpellier; Montpellier historic centre (Comédie / Antigone), 20–30 min to the venue: Pullman Montpellier Centre, Hôtel Oceania Le M

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Pérols; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Parc des Expositions de Montpellier.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Parc des Expositions de Montpellier; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: October 2026

    Temperature: Typical October range in Montpellier: highs 20–23 °C, lows 12–14 °C

    Seasonality: October is one of the wettest months on this stretch of the Mediterranean (roughly 80–100 mm over about 7–8 rainy days), including occasional short but heavy downpours; expect mild days, cooler evenings and changeable conditions — bring a compact umbrella and light waterproof jacket.

    Packing: October in Montpellier is mild and pleasant, with typical daytime highs around 20–23 °C and overnight lows of 12–14 °C. It is one of the wetter months on the Mediterranean coast (roughly 80–100 mm of rain spread over about 7–8 days), and short, intense 'épisode méditerranéen' downpours are possible

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Tuesday 13 October 2026 (mid-week, mid-fair)

    The fair runs 9–19 October 2026. Opening weekend (9–11 Oct) and the closing weekend (17–19 Oct) typically draw the largest public crowds, while mid-week weekdays such as Tuesday 13 October give shorter queues, easier stand access for B2B conversations and better hotel availability. Confirm hall opening hours and any scheduled events or conferences in the official fair programme before booking.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · Normal

    EUR 8 / per person

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    visitor · Reduced

    EUR 6 / per person

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You sell into or buy from the regional consumer market and can turn 1–2 days of stand visits into qualified contacts ahead of the year-end retail season.

    Best for

    Retail buyers, distributors, product scouts and first-time visitors benchmarking the Occitanie consumer and terroir offer

    Min. budget

    $450.00

    Timeline

    1–2 days on site; book hotels 4–6 weeks ahead (fair period tightens Montpellier availability); add 3–6 weeks for Schengen visa applicants

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    October is a busy month in Montpellier; hotels near the venue fill and rates rise during the fair.

    Tram Line 3 is the practical link to the venue — allow extra time on weekends and opening day.

    exhibit

    You already have a French regional channel (or a French-speaking team) and a product that benefits from tasting, demonstration or hands-on comparison with 100k+ fair visitors.

    Best for

    Regional producers (wine, food, terroir), home/habitat and services brands, and distributors targeting Occitanie consumers or local retail buyers

    Min. budget

    $2,300.00

    Timeline

    3–6 months: stand space, build/decoration, stock and logistics; early stand pricing typically closes months before the October opening

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm stand pricing with the organiser.

    Consumer-fair footfall is leisure-driven; leads need on-stand qualification and French-language materials.

    Stand, staffing and travel costs can exceed first-time sales for small producers; sampling/demo stands usually convert best.

    skip

    Your target buyers are neither consumers, regional distributors nor local public bodies, or your travel budget is better spent on higher-ROI national or pan-European events.

    Best for

    Vendors with no French/regional sales channel, no French-language collateral, or purely digital motions

    Timeline

    n/a

    Risks

    Opportunity cost if Occitanie retail, distribution or public-sector buyers are on your roadmap — the fair is the region's main autumn showcase.

    Gallery

    Photos

    Official imagery from Montpellier International Fair
    Official imagery from Montpellier International Fair

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What services are available for people with reduced mobility?
    The entire Parc des Expositions complies with accessibility standards for people with reduced mobility (PRM). Specific parking access is available upon presentation of a disability card.
    Is there parking available?
    Yes, free parking is available at both entrances of the Parc des Expositions.
    What are the opening hours?
    From October 9 to October 19, 2026, the exhibition halls are open from 10:00 to 19:00 daily, with extended hours on specific nights.
    How to obtain a press badge?
    Accreditation requests for the Montpellier International Fair can be made through the Press Area.
    Can I bring animals?
    Animals are not allowed at the Fair, even on a leash, except for guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons.
    Are there activities for children?
    Yes, there are many activities for children. Please consult the program of animations.

    Glossary

    1
    PMR
    Personnes à Mobilité Réduite (People with Reduced Mobility).
    2
    TAM
    Transport de l'Agglomération de Montpellier (Montpellier Agglomeration Transport).
    3
    CMA
    Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat (Chamber of Trades and Crafts).
    4
    Foire
    A fair or exhibition where various products and services are showcased.
    5
    Nocturne
    Evening events held during the fair, typically with extended hours.
    6
    Accréditation
    The process of obtaining permission to attend or cover the event as a member of the press.

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